The Iraqi T-72 is the latest Russian weapons technology in the Iraqi arsenal. Although fast, durable, and potent with its 125 mm gun, the T-72 proved no match for the U.S. Apache Helicopters or M1A1 Abrams.

'Built on the chassis of the Tiger I tank, this intimidating looking 'panzerjäger' or 'tank hunter' vehicle also sported an improved version of the feared 88 mm gun. Although thick-skinned and powerfully armed, it also suffered from poor mobility and a host of mechanical issues that shadowed its early successes against Russian armour on the Eastern Front.